Graves At Sea/Sourvein Bring the Doom May 13
Two of doom metal’s mightiest practitioners of feedback-laden riff worshippers, Portland’s Graves at Sea and Cape Fear’s Sourvein have united in sound, mind and spirit for the ultimate split of earth-smoldering amplifier worship. Graves at Sea are Betting on Black with creepy ice cold guitars riffing into an insane asylums fragile mind while evil dead witches cackle out voices, possessed by...[Read More]
We Are The Damned
We Are the Damned are no strangers to the Euro extreme metal scene with two EP’s (Metal Classics Vol. 1 &2) and two albums The Shape of Hell to Come and Holy Beast to their credit. Their newest Doomvirate, the Portuguese grinders first with Lifeforce Records out in late May,bring an abrasive hardcore, punky crustcore, violent death rock sound with massive speed metal, that could appease fans ...[Read More]
Romantic Rebel
Chicago’s Romantic Rebel releases their self-titled debut via Pavement Entertainment on April 29th. Founded in 2012 by siblings KT Paige (vocals) and Alex Vincent (guitars) with Danny D on bass and Marcus Lee on drums. An instant promotion machine, they immediately booked shows, distributing free music to build a fan base and filming a video for lead track Dirty Love Song. Tapping former Sm...[Read More]
Pet Slimmers of the Year
Tool meets Opeth with a few visits from Pink Floyd could describe the UK based trio Pet Slimmers of the Year. A rare breed, making instrumental music interesting with limited to no vocals. They transcend genres with multi-layered guitars, hypnotic bass lines, crushing riffs and groove oriented drum patterns. They formed in 2008, releasing a self-titled EP in 2009 gaining rave reviews earnin...[Read More]
Decibel Magazine Tour Decimates Columbus
To a packed Newport Music Hall on Sunday April 6th, the Decibel Magazine Tour slammed into Columbus bringing its youngest screamers Noisem, the growling sands of Tibet from Gorguts, the dark horror themed, violent intentions of the Black Dahlia Murder and the graphic godfathers of gore, grindcore and Surgical Steel, Carcass. New kids, Noisem delivered an opening set of non-stop, psychopathi...[Read More]
Total Destruction In Columbus
Alrosa Villa/Saturday March 22 It was a night of old school thrash metal globalization with a little taste of power courtesy of Germany, Brazil, North Carolina, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus. Ohio’s local caliber began with the band formally known as The Harrowing from Missouri. Germany brought us Sodom and that night Cincinnati brought us Gomorrah . They started in 2011 by Colton Deem and br...[Read More]
Brick & Mortar Release the Bangs!
Brick and Mortar are one of the few bands that conjure up images of carousels and cocaine. This comparison formed from their unique sound of combining snappy drumming, with modern pop, rock and a sound borrowing from the psychedelic ingredients of the 60’s. The two piece indie-outfit started in Asbury Park NJ adding smooth bass, choppy rhythms and honest lyrics to their version of controlle...[Read More]
Feel Never Real Delivers Rock Rebel Gold
Started in 2004 by Tim Jones, Mathew Cass, and Shea Lange, Feel Never Real takes hard driving melodic rock into fresh, unpredictable territory and litters it with elements from numerous musical genres. The songs, memorable and emotionally rich are added to by their eclectic personalities and incredible passion for the material they create and play and their “all or nothing” approach to...[Read More]
John Taglieri Brings Southern Paradise
John Taglieri has released 11 albums on his own terms, a DIY lifer so to speak. Taglieri released his eleventh effort Southern Paradise mid last year. The six-song EP showcased brand new songs that are upbeat sing-a-longs reflecting his life at the moment. Spending a lot of time in Key West as well as traveling, Taglieri is at a point in life and career where he’s found a great balance. This rele...[Read More]
King Parrot Will Bite Your Head Off
Youngy, Mr. White, Squiz, Slatts and Skitz have come from Australia to kick ass and Bite Your Head Off with thrash, grind and old school punk at hardcore volume with genre smashing speed and aggression, giving new meaning to Parrot Head. The five piece Melbourne medley play extreme music that’s uniquely Australian with their energy, presence and humor and are well renowned for their aggressive and...[Read More]
Revolver’s Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock Tour Columbus
Friday February 28th The Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock according to Revolver Magazine soared into Columbus via Columbus Events Group, the Alrosa Staff, 99.7 The Blitz, Revolver staff and The Shrunken Heads co-owner and Azoic singer Kristy Venrick with a parking lot full of people following them in. Cilver, Eyes Set to Kill, Lacuna Coil, Sick Puppies and the winner of the Facebook fan voted local ope...[Read More]
One-Releases Debut Worlds Collide on Pavement Entertainment
Montreal’s hard rock trio One signed with Pavement Entertainment in 2013 after their last tour. Worlds Collide, due April 1st, is their first release on PE with a North American tour to follow. Three records, they’re first two Never Say Never and Dirty Valentine independently released, two awards, 500 plus shows, several video’s and member changes later One stays inspired and true to their own cho...[Read More]